Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-onlyLife Lessons From A Chinese Farmer Who Lived 4000 Years AgoAlthough his story is ancient, the embedded lessons still reign true today. — There is an ancient Chinese proverb titled, The Old Man Who Lost His Horse. The story dates back to the 2nd century B.C. and has taken many forms throughout the ages. It goes something like this: There was once an old Chinese man who farmed for a living. He didn’t…Life Lessons6 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·PinnedMember-onlyPsilocybin Gave Me a Glimpse of Eternity, Healed My Woes, and Vastly Changed My Life PerspectiveMy experience with psilocybin mushrooms — I write this narrative to dissolve the stigma surrounding psychedelics and to promote a new age of medicine and peace of mind. Psychedelics have the potential to heal the afflictions that plague people’s lives — the traumas, addictions, and all the depression and neuroticism of the mind. The world is…Mental Health13 min read
Published in Curious·PinnedMember-onlyYou Must Overcome Your False Self To Live Your Best Life“The first step is usually, I know who I am not. Process of elimination. Defining ourselves by what we are not is the first step that leads us to really knowing who we are.” — Matthew McConaughey — I was a real good kid— I did everything that my parents asked. Growing up, I got good grades, played in the school band, and even lectured at church. I went to college, got two degrees, and graduated with honors.Self9 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·PinnedMember-onlyHiking in the Grand Canyon Taught Me About Life, the Planet, and Myself“The Earth is what we all have in common.” — The locals warned us not to attempt it in one day; to get to the river, camp out, and make it a two-day trip. Even the national park website warned against it. But as stubborn 20 something year-olds, we set out to prove them wrong. This past week my backpacking…Resilience9 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-only3 Ways to Sharpen Your Focus TodayImplement these tips to produce better work in less time. — There is a subliminal epidemic going on right now and few realize it. The inability to focus isn’t just making us less productive, it’s contributing to the plethora of mental health issues plaguing society. In this day and age, the average attention span is a mere 8 seconds! We all…Focus7 min read
Aug 1Member-only4 Core Truths To Abide By To Fully Experience Your Life1. Stop rushing Take your time so that you can truly live life. So much of the day we spend going and so we are never really there. Breathe deeply, drink heartedly and eat slowly. You have time Be deeply in the moment. 2. Stop thinking No amount of words can describe whats going on right…Life Lessons2 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Jul 17Member-onlyConquer Fear To Unlock Your Full PotentialHave faith in yourself and take the leap towards greatness. — Do you want to know what separates a mediocre person from someone truly remarkable? Fear is the killer of dreams and the greatest limiter of your potential. Many people are led by fear — they accomplish little because they are afraid of messing up. The way I see it, the…Self Improvement5 min read
Jul 13Member-onlyCome Out of The Dark — A Reminder Of What Makes You Human In A Not-So-Human WorldBe the change you wish to see. — There is a dark shadow over us. It feels as if the Mind Flayer from Stranger Things has possessed and drained us of our humanity. With omnipresent technological influence, we’ve become inculcated with a twisted idea of how the world should be. In America, we’ve been taught the pillars of…Self5 min read
Jul 10Member-onlyHow To Live A Meaningful Life According To Albert CamusWhat will you do when faced with the absurd? — There are many things we will never be sure of — whether God exists, what awaits us after death, and the meaning of life. While it might sound obvious, the quality of our life largely depends upon what we spend our time on. Those who concern themselves with unanswerable questions…Self3 min read
Published in Curious·Jun 24Member-onlyMortality Is Your Greatest Motivator To Live“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” — Steve Jobs — Soon we will disappear, Like rain clouds wisped away. To allow for new life, And bring forth a sunny day. — JP All petty matters become trivial towards the end of life. That which we worry about on a daily basis — money, relationships, and others' opinions of us eventually…Philosophy6 min read
